14 DAY TRIAL // The number of apps in the Windows Store is growing, so you can basically find any tool you'd need at this point and use it right in the Modern UI of your device, be it a tablet or a desktop PC.
Handy Currency Converter is an app that does exactly what its name suggests and helps users convert up to 147 currencies at the same time, all from the Modern UI.
The app automatically downloads the official exchange rates published on Yahoo and in addition to the currency conversion process, it also provides the trending charts for the selected currencies.
Of course, the program comes with full support for Windows 8 and 8.1, while also working flawlessly on 8.1 Update devices, including Microsoft's very own Surface tablets. Start screen support is also being offered, so the live tile shows the exchange rates among 4 chosen currencies, which means that you can stay up to date with the selected currencies without actually opening the app.
According to the feature lineup, the app comes with 147 currencies and 6 precious metals, but also with options to remember your favorite currencies and share calculation results. Even though it takes the currency rates from Yahoo, it can also be used without an Internet connection, which clearly comes in handy when using the app on a tablet and you're not at home.
“Handy Currency Converter now supports to convert among multiple currencies simultaneously! Handy Currency Converter provides an easy and fast way to view latest exchange rates and convert amounts between 147 currencies and 6 precious metals,” the app description published in the store reads.
“Simply tap the currency icon to change currency. The exchange rates will be cached locally when you have the internet connection, so you can use this app with the cached rates when there is no internet connection.”
Probably the only bad thing about this app is that it displays ads throughout its interface, so whenever you use it, no matter if you do it on a tablet or PC, advertisements are displayed across the UI. The only way to get rid of the ads is to purchase a license, which isn't quite the thing that most users would do.
Overall, this remains a pretty helpful app for those who need to convert currencies every once in a while, so download Handy Currency Converter right now to see what it's up to.